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Definition of newsgathering

newsgathering

/ˈnuːzˌɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
news · gath · er · ing

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• noun

1

The process, activity, or organizational function of collecting information, conducting interviews, and investigating events for publication or broadcast as news.

Example

"The television network invested heavily in its international newsgathering operations to ensure comprehensive coverage of the conflict."


2

The specific techniques, methods, and routines used by journalists and media agencies to obtain facts and stories.

Example

"Advances in digital technology, such as open-source intelligence and social media scraping, have completely transformed modern newsgathering."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a compound noun from 'news' and 'gathering', emerging in common usage during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to describe the systematic, professional operations of the expanding mass media industry.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Newsgathering. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/newsgathering
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